gimbal
gimbal
Definition
gim·bal (gim′bəl, jim′-)
noun
a device consisting of a pivoted ring or rings capable of swinging freely while mounted to a fixed frame, used as to hold a ship's gyroscope level despite any pitch, roll, or yaw
Etymology: altered < ME gemelles, twins < L gemellus, dim. of geminus, twin
transitive verb -·baled or -·balled, -·bal·ing or -·bal·ling
to attach to or mount on a gimbal
gimbal
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- structure: In addition, the whole rotator assembly and gimbal structure were constructed specially to provide rigid coupling between the motion generator and the animal.
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